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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,046.58, 5,580.09 and 2,867.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,046.58, 5,580.09 and 2,867.22 is: 3,953.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,046.58 : 5,580.09 = 2,867.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,046.58/5,580.09 = 2,867.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,046.58x = 5,580.09 × 2,867.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,046.58x = 15,999,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,999,345.65/4,046.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.79

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